Black history month

According to this report, Al Sharpton learned this week that his family was once owned by the family of Strom Thurmond.

In a revelation that will stun the nation, the Rev. Al Sharpton, one of America's most powerful black leaders, has unearthed a shattering family secret - his ancestors were slaves owned by relatives of the late South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond.

I don't know that that changes anything. After all, it's all history. The facts are the facts, whatever they are. But, it does put a modern face on the more disgusting part of our history and acts to remind us of what once was true of this country. May we never forget.

It makes me wonder how many folks I know who have some ancestors that might once have been owned by some of my ancestors. Creepy thought.